Cockroach Janta Party holds first protest at Jantar Mantar, demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held its first major street protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi today, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in national-level examinations. The group has linked its protest to concerns around NEET-UG 2026, CBSE marking issues, and wider student grievances.[timesofindia.indiatimes +2]

The movement, which started online as a satirical campaign, has now tried to turn its social media support into a real-world demonstration. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke returned to India to lead the protest, while supporters called for a peaceful and disciplined gathering at the venue.[youtube +2]

Authorities were monitoring the situation as the protest unfolded, with reports saying the group had not formally secured permission ahead of time. CJP said its campaign was focused on accountability in the education system and the concerns of students across the country.[hindustantimes +1]

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